PaintingsJapanese16th century

Three Sages

16th century

Artists

Kano SōshūArtist

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Fan-shaped painting; ink and gold on mica-coated paper

Culture

Japanese

Period

Momoyama period, 1568-1615

Century

16th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 20.1 x W. 51.6 cm (7 15/16 x 20 5/16 in.)

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